The 31st edition of the South West’s original dining guide has been published, Exmouth chef Micheal Caines has hailed the guide as a 'new dawn for fine dining.'

The Trencherman guide, Michael Caines MBE, chair of the Trencherman’s committee, said: ‘Many have declared a new dawn for fine dining in this post-Covid world – and this 31st edition of the Trencherman’s Guide proves it.

"In the South West and across the rest of the UK, the dining scene is evolving; there’s no question about it,’ says Michael, a leading light on the South West food scene who owns Michelin-starred Lympstone Manor in Devon, The Cove at Maenporth in Cornwall, and Mickeys Beach in Exmouth. ‘Browse the pages of the Trencherman’s Guide edition 31 and you’ll find, more than ever before, the diverse ways that chefs and restaurateurs are extending their core business to incorporate a variety of dining experiences that don’t compromise on quality.

"From wood-fired pizzas served on hotel terraces to family-friendly beach bars and fish shacks in pub gardens, authentic South West dining experiences are reaching an even greater audience, which is fantastic for everyone – including the region’s food and drink producers. The ceremony of multi-course meals and starched linen still holds huge appeal to those chasing a real sense of occasion – but it’s time to expand our perspective on the definition of the most exquisite dining experiences.’

The annual edition of the Trencherman launched its latest edition on Monday, September 25 at Ugly Butterfly by Adam Handling in Carbis Bay with a champagne reception and exquisite four-course lunch. This year’s guide, which covers the entire South West region from Land’s End to the furthest reaches of Dorset and the Cotswolds, features 106 restaurants that have surpassed the strict Trencherman’s entry criteria. This year’s members range from formal restaurants to dining pubs, bistros and bottle shops. 

Order your copy of the 31st Trencherman’s Guide at trenchermans-guide.com